SUMMER

Your Guide to Summer

Camps and Family Fun
An advertising supplement to the Sunday News | March 9, 2014
2 MARCH 9, 2014 SUMMER KIDS & FAMILY FUN Lancaster, Pa

Summer Camps
Ephrata recCenter
130 South Academy Dr.
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 738-1167
Hempfeld recCenter
950 Church Street
Landisville, PA 17538
(717) 898-3102
Lititz recCenter
301 West Maple Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-5096
Camps & Playground Programs for All Ages!
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experience levels.
With a little help from the camp
professionals at the American Camp
Association, heres some sound advice
that helps parents sort through the choices
and benets that camp delivers. As spring
approaches, parents and children can look
forward to planning for the future a
future that includes the opportunities for
exploration and discovery that arrives
with summer camp.
How to Decide When Your
Child is Ready for Camp
Children are ready for new experiences
at different stages. Parents know their
children best and these questions can help
gauge whether this is the summer your
child will start camp.
What is your childs age?
Children under age seven may not adjust
easily to being away from home. Consider
the day camp experience to prepare them
for future overnight camp.
How did your child become
interested in camp?
Does your child talk about camp on a
sustained basis? How much persuasion is
necessary?
Has your child had positive
overnight experiences away
from home?
Visiting relatives or friends? Were these
separations easy or difcult?
What does your child expect
to do at camp?
Learning about the camp experience
ahead of time allows you to create
positive expectations.
Are you able to share
consistent and positive
messages about camp?
Your condence in a positive experience
will be contagious.
A Camp for Every Child
The Perfect Fit
Camp can last for just a few days or
stretch to all summer long. Its well worth
the trouble to investigate the variety of
choices offered by camps before your
child packs a backpack. These questions
help you consider the options.
Near or Far?
Where do you want your child to go to
camp? Locally or far away? While each
camp experience has something unique
to offer your child, this is an opportunity
for families to assess what they value for
their campers.
Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted
with permission of the American Camp Association.
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Summer may seem like its miles away, but its not
too early to begin making plans for summer fun for
the kids. Exploring the offerings at local rec centers
is a great place to start.
Lititz recCenter will again offer a large variety of
preschool and youth summer camps for kids ages
3 to 12 years old. Program director Amy Howett
said that there will be weekly sports camps, activity
camps, preschool themed camps, art camps and
specialty camps.
Last year we offered two new specialty camps
that turned out to be very popularthe American
Girl camp and a Just for Boys camp. Since they
really went over well, well offer them again this
year, she said.
The American Girl camp focuses on a different
historical American Girl doll each day as well as
the modern day American Girls. Crafts, games and
swimming are included in the activities, and the
week ends with a tea party.
The Just for Boys camp includes all boy activities
such as Nerf Zone, Flag Football, dodgeball and
making boats to foat at the Lititz Springs Park. The
week includes a day at Camp Shand in Cornwall
with hiking, canoeing and archery.
The preschool camp for 3-5 year olds has summer
themes such as Ocean Week, Camping Fun Week
and Summer Science & Nature. Art camps will be
offered for children ages 6-8 and 9-12. Creativity
and talent will be explored through working with
a variety of art mediums and exploring new
techniques in a fun and stimulating environment.
Howett indicated that all Camps and programs
are open to everyone, not just members or Lititz
residents. lititzrec.com.
Ephrata recCenter offers 11-weeks of summer
fun for kids ages 6 to 11. Jean Wentz, marketing/
membership coordinator, said that Summer Kidz
Kamp features swimming, crafts, feld trips, special
events, games and much more with professional
staff in a structured setting. Its held Monday through
Friday from mid-June through mid-August, and
parents may opt for daily or weekly registration.
Ephrata recCenter also hosts a summer recreation
program thats sponsored by Ephrata and Akron
boroughs and Clay Township and is free to residents
of those municipalities. Wentz said that Ephrata
Township does partly fund the program, so its
residents can participate at half of the non-
resident rate. Programs include swimming
lessons, week-long
nature
programs,
sports
clinics,
and
specialty
camps
such as
craft and
art camps.
ephratarec.
com.
The Hempfeld
Rec Center (HARC)
offers a wide variety
of summer programs
for kids and the
family. Offerings
include dance
lessons, Tae
Kwon Do,
basketball, tennis, track & feld, and volleyball sports
camps and HARCs day camp, playground, and pre-
school playground programs. Aquatics and SCUBA
lessons are also offered, as well as special events
such as a family movie night in July.
Laura Dalton, director of communications, said
HARC offers tennis clinics and camps. In July
HARC will again be part of the nationwide United
States Tennis Association (USTA) National Junior
Tennis & Learning (NJTL) program; locations include
Hempfeld Rec Center, Mountville Park, Amos Herr
Park, and East Petersburg Park. Dalton
said that NJTL shares a commitment to
positive youth development, the
importance of education, and
tennis as a lifetime sport.
hempfeldrec.com.
~ Rochelle Shenk,
Correspondent
Local rec centers offer variety of summer camps and activities
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June 16th-August 22nd
9am-Noon & 1-4pm
or kids can pack a lunch and stay all day!
June 16th August 22nd
For more information call (717) 509-6363 or
visit us online at www.lancastersciencefactory.org
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First time at camp
S
ending your child away to
camp for the frst time is a
major milestone for most
families, one that is often
marked by excitement,
anticipation, and perhaps
even some anxiety. Though camp is
certainly about making friends and
having fun, it is also about being on your
own and being a part of a community.
One of the most important things you
as a parent can do to help prepare your
child is to talk with your child about it
before he/she goes.
In fact, it may be better to have
several occasional, shorter talks rather
than one long conversation as children
often absorb more when there is less
to think about at one time. I also fnd
that children do better with this sort
of conversation if it is part of a more
general conversation and if it is part of
a pattern of talking, either at the dinner
table or while riding in the car doing
errands.
The following are some sample topics
for discussion that will help prepare your
child for their big adventure:
FRIENDS
Camp is not anything if it is not about
making new friends. If you are shy
about meeting new kids, then learn to
get to know others by being a good
listener. Remember that not everyone
in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be
your friend, and you dont have to be
everyone elses friend. As long as you
treat others with respect and they do the
same with you, then having one or two
friends at camp is fne. If you have more,
then thats great!
ACTIVITIES
There are many exciting things to do at
camp, many of which you may never
have tried before. If your child tends to
be a bit homesick or worried about being
homesick, remind him/her about the
excitement of going to camp. Remember
when you frst decided to go to camp,
what made you so excited? You may
not like all the activities, or you may
be better at some than others. Thats
normal. I, however, hope you are willing
to try. The more you put into camp, the
more you will get out of it!
COOPERATING
You, like every other camper there, will
be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As
your parent, I hope you will cooperate
with others and help out. Thats part of
what makes camp so special kids
helping each other out. Most kids will
help you if you are friendly and help
them.
GIVE YOURSELF TIME
One thing about camp is that almost
everything is new the kids, the
activities, the routines, the bed you sleep
in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to
get adjusted, so be patient with yourself.
Most of the time you will be having
so much fun you wont mind all the
changes, but if you do, remember that
you will get so used to things that by the
time you come home you will miss all
those things!
HELPING OUT
Camp is about fun, but it also requires
that you help out. Clean-up is part of
camp. You do it every day.
GETTING HELP
Everyone has good days and bad days.
If you are having a problem, your
counselor is there to help you! You
dont have to wait to tell us if you are
upset about something. After all, if your
counselor doesnt know what might be
troubling you, he/she cant help you.
Be honest and ask for what you need.
If your counselor doesnt seem to be
concerned or doesnt help you, then
you can go to the unit director, head
counselor, etc.
BEING POSITIVE
Its a great thing to remind your frst-
time camper about his or her strong
points. I would focus not just on what
they do well, but their positive qualities
as well, such as what makes them a good
friend or the type of person other kids
would want to know. Helping children
identify their strengths can help them
when they are having a setback one
of those inevitable growing pains all
children have from time to time.
Talking with your child about these
kinds of issues is a great way to show
support as your child gets ready to take
this important step on the road to being
more resilient and self-reliant. For you
as a parent, it can give you more peace
of mind as you allow your child to
participate safely in a broader world.
To learn more about camp and child
development, please visit the American
Camp Associations family-dedicated
website CampParents.org or call the toll-
free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267).
~ Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.
Originally printed in CAMP Magazine,
reprinted with permission.
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Dutch Wonderland will have a new
attraction, Exploration Island, that will star 15
animatronic dinosaurs and their families.
Michele Wischmeyer, vice president of
marketing for Dutch Wonderlands owner,
Palace Entertainment, said Exploration Island
brings a new element to the park.
We have the rides, the water attractions
and the walk-around characters, she said
Wednesday.
Now we can give children the opportunity
to experience what its like to walk with
dinosaurs.
Exploration Island at the rear of the
Lincoln Highway East park will feature four
areas.
There will be Dino Dig, where youngsters
can dig for dinosaur fossils, including
triceratops and stegosaurus skeletons and
tyrannosaurus rex footprints.
Prehistoric Path will allow visitors to walk
along lush trails to discover animatronic
dinosaurs who come to life as you approach.
On the Gondola Cruise, visitors will
be able to take a picturesque canal cruise
around the inner rim of Exploration Island.
Then theres The Turnpike, one of the
parks original rides. It will be relocated to
Exploration Island and doubled in length.
Hurley called Exploration Island the most
signifcant addition to Dutch Wonderland
since the 2003 debut of Dukes Lagoon, a
large water-play area.
This is going to appeal to a wide base of
guests. Families as a whole will really enjoy it,
at their own pace, she said.
Wischmeyer described the 15 dinosaurs as
realistic in appearance and action. Their tails
will sway, eyes blink, chests infate and wings
fap, she said.
Exploration Island will sprinkle education
into the fun, by providing story board and
fact panels to tell the habits, history and
family lives of the ancient creatures.
Exploration Island is scheduled to be
complete when Dutch Wonderland opens for
the 2014 season on Saturday, April 26. The
park will be open weekends until Saturday,
May 24, when it will be open daily through
summer.
Walk with dinosaurs
Dutch Wonderland will offer a walk on the wild side.
Artists depiction of Dutch Wonderlands new $1 million animatronic attraction.
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If your kids eat only chicken tenders, hamburgers
and macaroni and cheese, it may be time to take
them on a culinary adventure.
Perhaps they would enjoy a trip to India, where
they can try pockets flled with tasty vegetables
known as samosas. How about a journey to South
America for arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken?
In Thailand or Cambodia, they might just take a
liking to Pad Thai, the comfort food dish of noodles,
chicken and vegetables. In Japan, some colorful
sushi, especially the vegetable and cooked seafood
varieties, might offer something fun for children.
Of course, it might be a bit costly to travel the
world for a culinary adventure. Fortunately, there
are many local restaurants that can give your
children a taste of the world. The key is to start
with milder dishes that they are likely to enjoy, then
expand their horizons into other dishes.
At Taj Mahal, 2080 Bennett Avenue just off
Rohrerstown Road, the family will fnd Indian food
like Tikka Masala, Biryani, Samosas, Tandoori and
Naan. Many of the dishes are vegetarian and made
with fresh produce, spices and herbs, instead of
heavy fats and oils. Its a great way to introduce
your children to the exotic favors of curry, ginger,
cardamom, garlic, turmeric and other spices.
One of the best ways to explore the many favors
of Indian food is to go to the Monday evening buffet
at Taj Mahal, where the family can try a variety of
dishes, from rice dishes to breads to chicken, lamb
and vegetarian dishes, and even dessert.
Have your kids try the Tiki Masala, which is a
northern Indian dish made with charbroiled chicken,
meat or vegetables in a tangy sauce of tomatoes,
herbs and spices that is really Indian barbecue.
Most dishes are served with aromatic basmati rice.
For dessert, try Gulab Jamun sweet cheese balls
with honey is a bit like cheesecake, or Kheer, the
Indian version of rice pudding with nuts and raisins.
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Next stop is Thailand and Laos, where your family
can savor authentic Thai food at SukhoThai, located
at the Champion Forge Center at 398 Harrisburg
Avenue. The food is fresh and favorful, with choices
that include soups, salads, noodles, seafood, rice
and curry dishes. For youngsters, you can request
toned-down versions of the spicier dishes.
Thai food is healthy too, packed with fresh
vegetables and delicate rice and noodles. There is
nothing heavy about dishes brimming with fresh
broccoli, carrots, apples, asparagus, peppers,
zucchini, peas, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, baby
corn, ginger, cilantro, mango, peanuts, cashews
and more. Steamed shrimp, chicken, beef, fsh
give dishes added protein, while there are many
vegetarian options.
Have your children try the fresh rolls, which are
incredibly light and crunchy, with translucent rice
paper wrapped around lettuce, carrots and
Take the kids on a culinary adventure
Local restaurants offer a taste of the world
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2014 SUMMER OF STEM
STEM. Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
Spend the summer of 2014 with your friends at these Summer of STEM camps! These exciting, interactive camps help prepare young people for the 21st century workplace
where the ability to apply science, technology, engineering and math skills creatively is essential. For scholarship information, contact Hope Schmids at (717) 509-5613 x 233 or hschmids@lancastercountywib.com.
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YWCA and
Thaddeus Stevens
College of
Technology
Millersville
Technology
Summer Camps
Introductory Robot Arm Kit Building:
Cost: $199 Recommended for grades 5 & up.
June 23-26, 2014, 1-4 pm.
Intro to LEGO Robotics:
Cost: $175 Recommended for grades 3-6.
June 23-27, 2014, 1-4pm.
Creating Animations
and Video Games in Flash:
Cost: $175 Recommended for grades 5-9.
June 23-27, 2014, 1-4 pm.
Hyperline Tracker:
Cost: $235 Recommended for grades 7 & up.
June 23-27, 2014, 1-4 pm.
Mechanical Engineering:
Cost: $89 Recommended for grades 9 & up.
Lunch provided.
This one day camp is offered on Friday,
June 27, 2014, 9:00am 3:30pm.
Contact: Evanna Morris at (717) 872-3335
or emorris@ssi.millersville.edu
or visit www.millersville.edu/techcamp
TechGYRLS Camp:
Cost: $300.00
Recommended for girls ages 9-14.
Transportation and lunch provided.
June dates TBD (two weeks), 9am-4pm.
Contact: Lisa White at
(717) 393-1735 x 259 or
lwhite@ywcalancaster.org
Thaddeus Stevens College
of Technology
Digital Image Camp:
Cost: $180.00
Recommended for grades 5-8.
Lunch provided.
June 23-26, 2014, 9am-3pm.
Contact: Chris Metzler at (717) 299-7794
or metzler@stevenscollege.edu
North Museum of
Natural History and Science
Summer Camp:
STEAM: Back to the Future
Cost : $225 for North Museum members;
$250 for potential members
Recommended for ages 10-13
June 16-20, 2014, 9am-3:30 pm

Explosive Science
Cost:
$200 for half-day (9:00 am-12:00pm);
$300 for full-day (9:00am-3:30pm)
Recommended for grades 5-10
June 23-27, 2014, Half-day 9:00am-12:00
pm or Full-day 9:00am-3:30 pm

Contact: Nora Joyce at (717) 358-4513 or
njoyce@northmuseum.org
The Lancaster
Science Factory
Cost: $125.00.
Recommended for ages
6-13. Age ranges for
individual camps
may vary.
A variety of weeklong
half day camps focused on the physical
sciences (physics and chemistry), technology,
engineering and mathematics that are
creative, hands-on and activity driven.
June 16-20, 2014 and
June 23-27, 2014,
9am-12 noon and 1pm-4pm.
Contact: Lauren Schaller at
(717) 509-6363 x 105
or lschaller@tlsf.org
Lancaster County Career
and Technology Center,
Brownstown Campus
STEM Discovering the Possibilities:
Recommended for grades 6-8.
June 23-26, 2014, 9am-3pm or
June 30-July 2, 2014, 9am-3pm.
Learn, explore, discover and create
projects related to manufacturing,
culinary arts and renewable energy.
When STEM skills meet creativity, your
future career possibilities are endless!
Lunch and transportation from central
locations in the county provided.
Contact: Hope Schmids
(717) 509-5613 x233 or
hschmids@lancastercountywib.com
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cucumber, accented with shrimp or tender chicken.
Salads are composed of fnely shredded fruits and
vegetables, such as the green apple salad with
carrots and onion or the papaya salad with Lao
dressing and crushed peanuts. The homey Pad
Thai consists of stir fried rice noodles, smoked
chili sauce, bean sprouts and peanuts. sukhothai-
restaurant.com.
What kid doesnt like Italian food? So how
about a trip to Italy? You do have to head to the
airport frst, but you are not going any further than
Lancaster County. At Fiorentinos Italian Restaurant
at Lancaster Airport, kids get to watch the airplanes
and savor Italian food made in the fnest tradition.
There are paninis, veal, chicken, beef and pasta
dishes, salads, gourmet pizzas and much more,
all based on the traditional cooking of the owners
Southern Italian family from the Calabria region
of Italy. Many of the recipes come from her mother
and grandmother, including the light, full-favored
marinara that relies on fresh tomato and basil. Kids
are sure to like Nonnas meatballs that show up in
spaghetti and meatballs, meatball subs, meatball
pizza and meatball sliders. Gourmet pizzas
range from classic Margherita with fresh tomato,
mozzarella and basil to pizza with all the favorite
toppings. forentinos.com.
Think your kids would never try sushi? You might
be surprised. At Blue Orchid at Richmond Square,
just off Fruitville Pike, the concept is Asian fusion,
which blends Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese,
Thai and other Asian cuisine with Mediterranean
infuences.
Watch for the little red chilies on the menu
that mark the spicy dishes, which are usually not
popular with kids. Spices can be toned down on
request. Other dishes with more kid-appeal include
satay, stir-fry rice, General Tsos chicken, honey
walnut chicken, Pad Thai noodles, Beef Teriyaki and
more.
Blue Orchid has an extensive sushi menu with
sliced nigiri, rolled maki, fsh sashimi and cone
shaped temaki. Most children will prefer cooked or
veggie sushi, such as the California maki with crab,
avocado and cucumber. blueorchidsushi.com.
Next stop for your culinary adventure is
Colombia, South America. On South State Street
in Ephrata, visit Aromas Del Sur for authentic
Spanish-inspired food. Aromas Del Sur
means Aromas of the South in
Spanish, and your kids will think they
were in South America, with beautiful
murals hand painted on the walls.
One of the most intriguing dishes
is a traditional comfort food known
as Bandeja Paisa. It is a one-dish meal
of rice, beans, sweet plantains, beef steak,
pork strip, cornbread and a fried egg. It is a hearty
dish prepared by the wives for the working men
after their hard day, with a little bit of everything
in the pot. There are also little meat pies known as
Empanadas, which are flled with shredded beef
or chicken, vegetables, potatoes and seasonings.
Arroz con Pollo, or rice with chicken, is another
classic dish, as well as Tamales which are made
with corn dough stuffed with pork,
chicken and vegetables
wrapped in a plantain leaf.
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~ Laura Knowles
Correspondent
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Black Rock Retreat Summer Camp Black Rock Retreat Grades 2-12 June, July, August Monday-Saturday 717.529.3232
One week overnight camps; Ga-Ga, crafts, skits, sports, archery, pool, waterslide, etc. www.blackrockretreat.com
Fulton Academy Summer Programs Fulton Theatre Ages 3-18+ June-August Dates Vary 717.397.7425
Sessions for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. www.thefulton.org/summer
HARC Day Camp Hempfeld Area Rec Com Pre K(age 5)/K-7th grade June (day after last school day)-August 15 7am -6pm 717.898.3102 ext. 34
No camp 7/4 Full time (4-5 days), Part time (2 or 3 days); multiple child discounts. Arts/crafts, sports, games, swimming daycamp@hempfeldrec.com
HARC Summer Playground Hempfeld Area Rec Com Kids completing grades K-6 June TBA-August 8 Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm 717.898.3102 ext. 39
No camp 7/4. Multiple sites: Amos Herr Park, Silver Spring Park, East Pete Park, Mountville Park www.hempfeldrec.com
TechGYRLS Lanc YWCA/Thaddeus Stevens College of Tech Girls 9-14 June TBD (2 week camp) 9am-4pm 717.393.1735 ext. 259
$300 Girls explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through activity-based learning. Transportation & lunch provided. lwhite@ywcalancaster.org
PreSchool & Youth Summer Camps Lititz recCenter Ages 3-12 June-August 717.626.5026 ext. 229
Weekly or evening camps; half or full days. Weekly themes in a variety of sports & activity camps. Schedule available at www.lititzrec.com
Lititz recKids Summer Lititz recCenter Ages 3-entering 7th grade June-August 6:40am-6pm daily 717.626.5026 ext. 228
Child Care Camp Weekly themes, swimming, feld trips, inside & outside play, crafts & games, healthy snacks and more! For more info: www.lititzrec.com
Lititz/Warwick Summer Playgrounds Lititz recCenter Ages 5-12 June-August 9am-12 noon; 6pm-8:30pm 717.626.5026 ext. 229
Rothsville Lions Park, Warwick Linear Park, Lititz Elem. School, Lititz Springs Pool (ages 10-12), Elizabeth Twp. For more info: www.lititzrec.com
PPAS Dance Intensives Popovsky Performing Arts Ages 6-adult June, July, August Dates vary 717.517.8543
Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical and more! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Main Stage Production Popovsky Performing Arts Students 11th grade-adult Rehearsals in June, July and August 717.517.8543
Show August 8 & 9 Title to be announced. Audition dates will be posted on our website. Rehearsal schedule TBA www.popovskyperforming arts.com
Montessori Academy Montessori Academy of Lancaster Ages 18 months-12 10 weeks starting June 2 717.560.0815
Summer Camp Two camps; Toddler camp for 18 months, Summer camp age 2-12. Weekly themes.
Pre-Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 June 9-13 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
STEAM: Back to the Future North Museum of Natural History & Science Ages 10-13 June 16-20 9am-3:30pm 717.358.4513
$225 members/$250. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Nanotechnology, Robotics and more! Contact njoyce@northmuseum.org
Day Camp-Discovery & Trekkers Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11; 11-14 June 16-20 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Providing campers a fun, exciting, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. Caring staff provide a place for children to blossom.
Lancaster Science Factory Lancaster Science Factory Ages 6-13 June 16-20, 23-27 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Half-day camps on physical sciences, technology, engineering and math that are activity driven. Contact lschaller@lsf.org
Arts Smarts Millersville University Ware Center Grades K-8 June 16-20, 23-27 9am-12 noon and 1-4pm 717.872.3811
Programs designed to encourage artistic expression and inspire the imagination through hands-on exploration. www.millersville.edu/summercamps
Summer Science Camps Lancaster Science Factory Grades 1-8 June 16-20, 23-27, 30-July 3 9am-12 noon and/or 1-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Fun camp projects and experiments all summer long in Physics, Rockets, Science of Art, and Chemistry. www.lancastersciencefactory.org
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 June 16-20, 23-27 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
May
June
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Summer Camp Directory
Shrek, the Musical Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages! May 15-June 21 Matinees and Evenings 717.898.1900
Its part romance, part twisted fairytale and fun for everyone! An ogre, a princess, a donkey, a villian and a mess that calls for a real hero...Shrek.
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June
CAMP NAME ORGANIZATION/WHO DATES/TIMES PHONE
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 June 16-21 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
Camp Will The Peoples Shakespeare Project Entering grades 6-9 June 16-July 3 Millersville Univ. Dutcher Hall 9am-2:30pm 717.872.3811
July 8-25 Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lanc 9am-2:30pm
Mornings include acting, improv, movement, voice, etc. classes. Afternoons are rehearsals of Taming of the Shrew. www.millersville.edu/summercamps/
Summer Kidz Camp Ephrata Rec Center Ages 6-11 June 16-August 22 7am-5:30pm 717.738.1167 ext. 107
Wide variety of activities including feld trips, special events, and visits to Ephrata Pool. www.ephratarec.com
HARC National Jr. Tennis Hempfeld Area Rec Com Begin. to Intermed.; Ages 6-15 June 17-July 25 One hour clinics Tuesday-Friday 717.898.3102
& Learning (NJTL) 6-week program; at these sites Hempfeld Rec Center, Amos Herr Park, East Pete Park, Mountville Park. www.hempfeldrec.com
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 8-10 June 18-20 Wednesday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Explorer 1 Mini Week A great way for a child to experience the great outdoors without being away a whole week. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 9-10 June 18-20 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Pioneer 1 Enjoy loads of fun on the challenge course and Tournament Tuesday www.woodcrestretreat.org
YWCA Summer Camp YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St. Completed K-12 yrs. June 18-30 Monday- Friday 6:30am-6pm 717.393.1735 ext. 270
Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, feld trips, end of summer carnival and more! www.ywcalancaster.org
Summer Music Camps Millersville University Dept. of Music Age 13-18 June 22-25 (Recording, Jazz) 9am-10pm 717.872.3357
June 25-28 (String, Brass & Woodwinds, more) 9am-10pm
$325/overnight $250/communter/per session A program to provide young musicians a unique, creative experience. musiccamp@millersville.edu
Introductory Robot Arm Kit Building Millersville University Grades 5 and up June 23-26 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
$199. Build a robotic arm! Contact: Evanna Morris at emorris@ssi.millersville.edu or visit www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Digital Image Camp Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Grades 5-8 June 23-26 9am-3pm 717.299.7794
$180. Animation, web page development, digital photography and screen printing. Lunch provided. Contact: metzler@stevenscollege.edu
STEM-Discovering the Possibilities LCCTC, Brownstown Campus Grades 6-8 June 23-26, June 30-July 2 9am-3pm 717.509-5613 ext. 233
Learn, explore, discover and create projects related to manufacturing, culinary arts and energy! Contact: Hope at hschmids@lancastercountywib.com
Lego WeDo Robotics Camp Dayspring Christian Academy Entering Grades 3-5 June 23-27 9am-12noon 717.285.2000
Use Lego construction sets & Lego WeDo robotics software to build and program robots. www.dayspringchristian.com
Creating Animations and Video Millersville University Grades 5-9 June 23-27 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
Games in Flash $175. Create drawings, digital cartoons and video games using Adobe Flash!
Contact: Evanna Morris at emorris@ssi.millersville.edu or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Hyperline Tracker Millersville University Grades 7 and up June 23-27 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
$235. Learn as you build your own line tracking robot! Contact: Evanna Morris at emorris@ssi.millersville.edu or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Intro to LEGO Robotics Millersville University Grades 3-6 June 23-27 1pm-4pm 717.872.3335
$175. Design & build robots, cars & rides! Contact: Evanna Morris at emorris@ssi.millersville.edu or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Explosive Science North Museum of Natural History & Science Grades 5-10 June 23-27 9am-12noon/half day or 9am-3:30pm/full day 717.358.4513
$200/half day, $300/full day. Perform experiments and observe explosions during this hair-raising week of science! Contact njoyce@northmuseum.org
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 June 23-27 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
PPAS Actorworks Popovsky Performing Arts Students entering grades 7-10 June 23-July 3 Monday-Friday 9am-12:30pm 717.517.8543
Explore improv, character choices, technique and more while working towards an ensemble performance. www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Glee Camp! Popovsky Performing Arts Students entering grades 7-10 June 23-July 3 Monday-Friday 1pm-4:30pm 717.517.8543
Move, groove, dance and sing to your favorite songs! Camp concludes with an ensemble performance! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
HARC Pre-School Playground Hempfeld Area Rec Com Ages 3-5 (potty trained) June 23-July 25 Mon-Thurs (5 weeks) 9am-11:30am 717.898.3102 ext. 33
Weekly themes. Held at Landisville Mennonite Church. www.hempfeldrec.com
The Music Man Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages June 26-August 9 Matinees and Evenings 717.898.1900
Family Friendly Show Its a heartfelt look at hometown America. March right up to see this All-American family hit!
Mechanical Engineering Millersville University Grades 9 and up June 27 Friday, 9am-3:30pm 717.872.3335
$89. Design and build using LEGO gear sets. Pizza lunch. Contact: Evanna Morris at emorris@ssi.millersville.edu or www.millersville.edu/techcamp
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 June 30-July 3 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 10-21 June 30-July 3 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Conquers Special Needs Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 June 30-July 3 9am-4pm
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
July
PPAS Music Together Popovsky Performing Arts Ages 0-5 July and August 717.517.8543
An early childhood music and movement program teaching children to learn through play. www.popovskyperforming arts.com
Black Rock Retreat Summer Camp Black Rock Retreat Grades 2-12 June, July, August Monday-Saturday 717.529.3232
One week overnight camps; Ga-Ga, crafts, skits, sports, archery, pool, waterslide, etc. www.blackrockretreat.com
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July
CAMP NAME ORGANIZATION/WHO DATES/TIMES PHONE
Fulton Academy Summer Programs Fulton Theatre Ages 3-18+ June-August Dates Vary 717.397.7425
Sessions for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. www.thefulton.org/summer
YWCA Summer Camp YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St. Completed K-12 yrs. July 1-31 Monday- Friday 6:30am-6pm 717.393.1735 ext. 270
Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, feld trips, end of summer carnival and more! www.ywcalancaster.org
Black Rock Retreat Summer Camp Black Rock Retreat Grades 2-3 July 7-9 Monday-Wednesday 717.529.3232
Perfect frst ovenight camp experience; Ga-Ga, crafts, skits, sports, group games, lake swimming, etc. www.blackrockretreat.com
Dance Conditioning Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 12+ July 7-10 1pm-4pm 717.723.8198
Stretch, strengthen, and work your way to peak condition. www.citilinedance.com
Lego WeDo Robotics Camp Dayspring Christian Academy Entering Grades 3-5 July 7-11 9am-12noon 717.285.2000
Use Lego construction sets & Lego WeDo robotics software to build and program robots. www.dayspringchristian.com
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 July 7-11 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 7-11 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 10-11 July 7-11 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Pioneer 2 Enjoy loads of fun on the challenge course and Tournament Tuesday www.woodcrestretreat.org
Summer Science Camps Lancaster Science Factory Grades 1-8 July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-Aug 1 9am-12 and/or 1-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Fun camp projects and experiments all summer long in Physics, Rockets, Science of Art, and Chemistry. www.lancastersciencefactory.org
PPAS Movin and Singin Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 4-6 July 7-18 9am-12:30pm 717.517.8543
Explore movement and singing and their application to theatre. Learn songs and dance for a performance. www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Theatre Exploration Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 1-3 July 7-18 9am-12:30pm 717.517.8543
Enjoy participating in all aspects of putting on a show from casting, to props, costumes and more! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
PPAS Theatre Exploration Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 4-6 July 7-18 1pm-4:30pm 717.517.8543
Enjoy participating in all aspects of putting on a show from casting, to props, costumes and more! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
Center Stage Theatre Camp Ephrata Performing Arts Center Grades 1-6 July 7-August 1 Monday-Friday 717.733.7966
Information under Education tab on website. ephrataperformingartscenter.com
PCA&D Summer Art Program Pennsylvania College of Art & Design Grades 1-12 July 7-August 8 Monday-Friday full and half days 717.396.7833
Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, art history and more! Open to all levels. www.pcad.edu/ce
Dear Edwina Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages Select dates from July 11-Aug 1 11:45 Lunch, 12:45 Show 717.898.1900
Family Friendly Show A heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up. Its Glee for kids, but adults will love it just as much as the children!
Princess Dance Camp Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 4-6 July 14-17 9am-11am 717.723.8198
Join us in an enchanted week of Princess dance, crafts and games www.citilinedance.com
Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics Camp Dayspring Christian Academy Entering Grades 6-8 July 14-18 9am-12noon 717.285.2000
Explore a new planet and solve challenges to occupy it. Build and program robots. www.dayspringchristian.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 14-18 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 13-15 July 14-18 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Trailblazer Teen Camp Canoeing, service project, lake swimming and dont forget the cardboard boat project. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 July 14-18, 21-25, 28-Aug 8 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 July 14-19 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
Performance Dance Company Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 8+ July 21-24 1pm-4pm 717.723.8198
Dance Camp Become a new member of Citilines Performance Dance Company. Details on website. www.citilinedance.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 21-25 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 12-14 July 21-25 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Frontier 2 Jump feet frst into Wild West Wet Wednesday and experience The Way night activities. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 July 21-26 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
PPAS Rising Star Production Popovsky Performing Arts Entering Grades 7-10 July 21-August 2 9am-4:30pm 717.517.8543
Put up a full staged musical in 2 weeks under the guidance of professional, local performers! www.popovskyperforming arts.com
From the Street to Broadway Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 7-11 July 28-31 9am-12 noon 717.723.8198
Enjoy a week of all styles of dance...from hip-hop to ballet and everything in between. www.citilinedance.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 July 28-August 1 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 11-12 July 28-August 1 Monday-Friday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Frontier 1 Jump feet frst into Wild West Wet Wednesday and experience The Way night activities. www.woodcrestretreat.org
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Discover a world of inspiration and creativity at Millersville
Universitys ARTS SMARTS CAMPS in visual art, theater, and
music for kids entering grades K to 8. These programs encourage
artistic expression and appreciation, foster knowledge and
skills, and inspire the imagination through an active hands-on
exploration of the artistic process, and they are also just plain fun
(and the best bargain in the region)!
June 16 20 & June 23-27
Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster
9 a.m. 12 noon and 1 p.m. 4 p.m.
Camps include: Mini-Maestros, Instrumental Explorers, Festival
Masks, Outside The Lines, From Page To Stage, Alice In Wonderland:
Adventures In Improvisation, and many more.
$100/per camp, scholarships available.



Come join us for the 7th summer of CAMP WILL for middle school
students entering grades 6th 9th and live the life of a Shakespearian
actor for three weeks!
Session 1: June 16-July 3
Dutcher Hall, Millersville University Campus
Session 2: July 8-25
The Ware Center, 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster
9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. daily
Mornings include acting, improv, movement, text, voice and stage
combat classes. Afternoons are for rehearsals for our one-hour abridged
rollicking Shakespeare comedy, Taming of the Shrew, performed the last
day of camp.
$335.00, includes a Camp Will tee shirt.
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For more information and to register visit www.millersville.edu/summercamps or call 717.872.3811
August
CAMP NAME ORGANIZATION/WHO DATES/TIMES PHONE
Fulton Academy Summer Programs Fulton Theatre Ages 3-18+ June-August Dates Vary 717.397.7425
Sessions for all skill levels from beginner to experienced. www.thefulton.org/summer
YWCA Summer Camp YWCA Lancaster, 110 N. Lime St. Completed K-12 yrs. August 1-22 Monday- Friday 6:30am-6pm 717.393.1735 ext. 270
Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, feld trips, end of summer carnival and more! www.ywcalancaster.org
Overnight Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 8-10 August 4-6 Monday-Wednesday Overnight Camp 717.738.2233
Explorer 2 Mini Week A great way for a child to experience the great outdoors without being away a whole week. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Princess Dance Camp Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 7-10 August 4-7 9am-11am 717.723.8198
Join us in an enchanted week of Priness dance, crafts and games. www.citilinedance.com
Day Camp- Woodcrest Retreat Ages 6-11, 11-14 August 4-8 9am-4pm 717.738.2233
Discovery and Trekkers Providing campers a fun, learning and growing experience in a Christ centered environment. www.woodcrestretreat.org
Camp Universal Universal Athletic Club Ages 5-11 August 4-8, 11-15 Full or half days 717.569.5396
Tennis, swimming, martial arts, performing arts, cooking, crafts, science and more. Call for more information.
Summer Science Camps Lancaster Science Factory Grades 1-8 August 4-8, 11-15, 18-22 9am-12 noon and/or 1pm-4pm 717.509.6363
$125 week. Fun camp projects and experiments all summer long in Physics, Rockets, Science of Art, and Chemistry. www.lancastersciencefactory.org
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 5-7 August 4-9 Monday-Friday 9am-12 noon 717.898.1900
Pre-School Session A beginner session teaching basic techniques to create a production out of a childrens story. Saturday morning performance at 9:30am.
Dance Intensive Citiline Studio of Dance Ages 12+ August 11-14 1pm-4pm 717.723.8198
Sharpen your technique...from hip-hop to ballet and everything in between. www.citilinedance.com
Hairspray, the Musical Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre All Ages August 14-Sep 20 Matinees and Evenings 717.898.1900
Family Friendly Show Its 1962 in Baltimore with teens and sock hops. The ultimate feel-good family show piled bouffant high with laughter and romance.
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 12 and up August 18-23 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Intermediate Session Session has a prerequisite of 2 years of beginner sessions. They will create a young performers cabaret to perform for family and friends Sat. at 9:30am.
July
Broadway Bound Acting Camp: Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Ages 8-12 July 28-Aug 2 M-Th 9am-12:30pm, F 9am-4:30pm (lunch) 717.898.1900
Beginner Session Students will work on singing, dancing and acting. They will create a fun musical revue to perform for family and friends Saturday at 9:30am.
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Boys & Girls ages 5 to 12.
Monday through Friday, 6:30am-6pm.
Camp begins at the end of the school
year and runs through the start of the
new school year.
For more information or to sign up,
contact YWCA Lancaster at 717.393.1735.
Ask for Monica ext. 270 or Rick ext. 274.
Swimming
Sports & Games
Arts & Crafts
Field trips & Picnics
Summer Carnival & Olympics
and Much, Much More!
YWCA Summer Camp 2014
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Sessions are available for all skill levels
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For more information visit
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OPEN FOR SUMMER!
717-569-5396 www.UniversalAthleticClub.com
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